Photographer's Note

A September afternoon at the beginning of the beach of Alinda. The beach is one of the longest and most popular on Leros. It makes a long curve (not included, on the left of the frame) and goes on out of the right side of the frame. Behind my point of view is the War Cemetery where soldiers of the British forces who fell during the Battle of Leros rest.
A little off centre, to the left, is the Bellenis Tower, an impressive mansion built more than a century ago by a wealthy intellectual, Parissis Bellenis, from the Lerian community of Cairo. Now the "Tower" is a historic and folk art museum. and sometimes performances are held in its front yard.

Hello Ourania,
You show us again that almost any ordinary view can become a fine photo is composed well. The children and their bikes are well placed, and although one girl is looking away from the beach, the others are all showing an interest in what is going on below them, which also creates an interest among those looking at the picture. The colours are splendid and the view across the bay is also very attractive, not least thanks to the warm colour of the light falling on the hillside.
Kind regards,
Gert

Hi
Childhood memories, childhood dreams, playfulness and joy,
Very nice display, you will see an area to a depth
Beautiful combination of colors, the clarity and "transparency
Very good job, congratulations to you
Good evening

This is a beautiful restful summer scene, quite in contrast, I presume, to the war graves behind you when you took it. Lovely to see this little group of children having fun against a beautiful backdrop of the distant coastline and hills.

Hi Ourania. A lovely scene representative of what it is to be a child of the Mediterranean- those long summers, the friendships forged in the sea and under the bright sun.The freedom to be a child of nature. Reminds me of a French song I often listen to, where love and war walk hand in hand in paradise:-

Hi Ourania
An enjoyable social commentery shot. Children are good subject to capture as shown here as the happy mood shines through enjoying the moment full of interest and enthusiasm. This is wonderful, kids looking in, and kids looking out but t's intriguing to wonder what seems to be attracting the children's attention. They are frequently able to act and smile spontenously at the most unimanigable situations. Some exquisite work with lovely tonal range, nice framing and the backdrop. An intriguing cheery scene indeed, God loves those adorable innocent children! Well done.
Warm regards

Marvelous how the kids fit onto the scene here, dear Ourania.
happy faces, they look content while enjoy last days of summer.
The view backdrop's, with barren hill and white houses is a perfect & typical to the whole lovely photo.
Kalimera,
Ike

Hello Ourania,
what a beautiful view and children in the FG wonderfully placed them. Fantastic executed this spectacular place with an execellent colors, sharpness, perfect clarity, an amazing POV and DOF as well great. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
All the best,
Barbara

Hello
September is a nice month after the summer
this shot is a proof of this thought and
I believe that everybody could have a bicycle
for transport into the city,nice and simple
shot with too many meanings
regards
Costantino

Hello Ourania, a good photo of this nice scene with a charming background. Very good image well framed and done with good technique and quality. Interesting and good job well done, congratulations my friend. Tfs.

Hi Ourania,
the image is very sharp and we see clearly all the details of these children with their bikes in foreground, while the landscape of the coast with the houses and the hills offers us its great beauty, thanks to an excellent work with the field depth.
The light and the colors have a high quality, you have done a great management of the exposure.
It is a very vital composition of a daily life scene.
Best regards,
Josep

Excellent composition with some vivid colors of the children coupled with nice light management and presentation.The colours are deep and the details and the folds are excellently expressed.. A great use of light. The deep depth of field is perfect.TFS

Good day.
Nice view and time with children ...
Good sharpness, contrast and perspective, beautiful colors.
Good content and composition, my congratulations for the captured moment.
Nice afternoon.
Have a nice day, all the best.
Paja.